cretinism

English

noun

Definitions

(disease) A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to the untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.

Etymology

Affix from English cretin.

Origin

English

cretin

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Cognates and derived terms

cretin English
cretinize English
cretinoid English
cretinous English
kretinismi Finnish
crétin French